https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS Global Health News - News Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:23:21 GMT 2026-06-12T23:23:21Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2026/05/25/we_re_hiring.html Are you a Dalhousie student passionate about social accountability? Join our team as the Outreach Assistant for 2026/2027. News Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2026/05/25/we_re_hiring.html GHO Admin 2026-05-25T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/12/01/2026_student_writing_competition.html Submissions Due: April 30, 2026. Theme: Community Engagement. Word count: Approx. 500. Our office is excited announce another year of the Student Writing Competition. This is open to all students at Dalhousie University and unpublished and published pieces that have not previously been chosen as a contest winner are eligible. News Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/12/01/2026_student_writing_competition.html GHO Admin 2025-12-01T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/08/19/2025_2026_white_fragility_clinic.html 2025/2026 White Fragility Clinic. Do you aspire to be a stronger ally and deepen your understanding, while gaining the tools, insight, and support to make that a reality? Led by Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed, this interactive session offers a safe, non-judgmental space. News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/08/19/2025_2026_white_fragility_clinic.html GHO Admin 2025-08-19T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/04/10/international_refugee_and_migration_health_conference___requesting_student_volunteers.html June 27 - 29, 2025, Halifax Convention Centre. This conference is offered by The Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of refugees and immigrants. They connect professionals across disciplines, offer specialized resources, and provide a platform for collaboration, education, and advocacy to ensure equitable healthcare for vulnerable populations. They are looking for at least 10 student volunteers to help with the conference in Halifax this summer. News Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/04/10/international_refugee_and_migration_health_conference___requesting_student_volunteers.html GHO Admin 2025-04-10T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/01/13/dal_faculty_of_medicine_s_medical_research_development_office_funding_opportunity_for_icam_2025.html Faculty of Medicine’s Medical Research Development Office (MRDO) is pleased to announce that Halifax will be the site of The International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) 2025, taking place from April 3-6, 2025. MRDO can cover the registration fee for up to 75 trainee participants who submit an abstract. News Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/01/13/dal_faculty_of_medicine_s_medical_research_development_office_funding_opportunity_for_icam_2025.html GHO Admin 2025-01-13T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/01/13/2024___2025_white_fragility_clinic.html Hosted every two weeks on Thursdays at 1 pm (unless otherwise noted). Each session is set as an open discussion platform to explore, in a brave and non-judgmental space, issues including the concept of whiteness, white fragility, and its role in racism. News Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2025/01/13/2024___2025_white_fragility_clinic.html GHO Admin 2025-01-13T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/12/05/2024_student_writing_competition.html Submissions Due: April 30, 2024 Theme: Community Engagement. Word count: Approx. 500. Our office is excited announce another year of the Student Writing Competition. This is open to all students at Dalhousie University and unpublished and published pieces that have not previously been chosen as a contest winner are eligible. News Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/12/05/2024_student_writing_competition.html GHO Admin 2023-12-05T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/03/03/climcourse_for_global_gastroenterology.html A new global course on climate change for healthcare providers in digest health and disease is available online starting March 8. Registration is Free. News Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/03/03/climcourse_for_global_gastroenterology.html GHO Admin 2023-03-03T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/01/14/2022_global_health_student_writing_competition.html Submission Deadline: May 1, 2022. Writing Workshops: TBD. News Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/01/14/2022_global_health_student_writing_competition.html GHO Admin 2022-01-14T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/01/04/7th_khon_kaen_university_s_international_challenge_on_emergency_medicine.html Application Deadline: January 17th, 2022 Event Dates: Feb 18-20th, 2022 Virtual Competition. News Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/01/04/7th_khon_kaen_university_s_international_challenge_on_emergency_medicine.html GHO Admin 2022-01-04T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2019/11/05/how_have_visiting_teams_been_most_useful_and_what_are_the_main_challenges_.html Nov 5, 2019. Dalhousie Global Surgery Office News Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2019/11/05/how_have_visiting_teams_been_most_useful_and_what_are_the_main_challenges_.html GHO Admin 2019-11-05T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2019/05/13/2019_celebration_for_black_graduates_in_health__medicine__and_dentistry.html Sunday, May 26, 2019 @ 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Council Chambers at the Dalhouise Student Union Building, 6136 University Ave., 2nd Floor. PLANS and HAAC-SO are pleased to host the 3rd annual celebration of our Black graduates in health, medicine, and dentistry. News Mon, 13 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2019/05/13/2019_celebration_for_black_graduates_in_health__medicine__and_dentistry.html GHO Admin 2019-05-13T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2019/02/04/uakn_atlantic___s_conference__decolonizing_the_academy_through_community_driven_research.html Feb. 19 – 21, 2019, Wu Centre, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. Findings from the UAKN Atlantic’s 28 funded research projects (www.uakn.org) will help us deepen our understanding of the needs and aspirations of urban Indigenous populations living in Atlantic Canada. News Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2019/02/04/uakn_atlantic___s_conference__decolonizing_the_academy_through_community_driven_research.html GHO Admin 2019-02-04T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2018/06/06/call_for_submissions__doctorsns_magazine.html Submission Deadline: June 27, 2018. This September, Doctors Nova Scotia is trying to fit in as many student voices as possible into their “Back to School” issue of doctorsNS magazine. News Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2018/06/06/call_for_submissions__doctorsns_magazine.html GHO Admin 2018-06-06T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/11/09/refugee_health_talk_at_dalhousie.html Thurs. Nov 12, 2015 @ 6-7:30 pm. Tupper Lounge. The Refugee Health event will be lead by Dr. Tim Holland, a physician at the Transitional Health Clinic for Refugees. Dr. Holland will be speaking about his clinical and advocacy work. The session will have a Question and Answer period after the talk. All are welcome! News Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/11/09/refugee_health_talk_at_dalhousie.html GHO Admin 2015-11-09T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/09/28/plans_coordinator_adding_office_hours_at_bsac.html Date: Every Second Thurs starting Oct 1, 2015 @ 10am-12pm. We are excited to announce that Michelle Patrick will be available at the Black Student Advising Centre to meet with students interested in the health professions, or are currently studying health professions that are looking for more information about health professions, jobs, and volunteer opportunities! News Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/09/28/plans_coordinator_adding_office_hours_at_bsac.html GHO Admin 2015-09-28T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/09/28/dal_med_class_of_72_global_health_education_bursary.html Deadline: Fri. Jan. 29, 2016. The MD Class of 1972 have established an Endowment Fund with the Global Health Office to provide bursaries to fourth-year medical student to pursue an international education experience. News Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/09/28/dal_med_class_of_72_global_health_education_bursary.html GHO Admin 2015-09-28T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/09/16/indigenous_speakers_series_2015_20160.html Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 @ 7pm Seton Academic Centre, Auditorium A, Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway. Dr. Marie Battiste, University of Saskatchewan. “Nourishing the Learning Spirit” Dr. Marie Battiste is one of the leading thinkers globally on Indigenous knowledge and education. Her talk will focus on her most recent work decolonizing education. News Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/09/16/indigenous_speakers_series_2015_20160.html GHO Admin 2015-09-16T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/08/05/job_posting__outreach_assistant.html Application Deadline: Sept 11, 2015. Are you a Dalhousie student who enjoys planning events, engaging on social media and is passionate about global health? If so, the Global Health Office wants to hear from you. Please submit your CV to gho@dal.ca by Sept 11, 2015. News Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/08/05/job_posting__outreach_assistant.html GHO Admin 2015-08-05T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/06/22/2016_iyip_interns___international_youth_internships_program_.html Deadline for applications: July 22, 2015 @ 5PM. Possible Locations: Canada, Bhutan, Bolivia, Ghana, Gambia, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. Since 2002, the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) has offered 65 internships in 16 countries through the International Youth Internships Program (DFATD). These internships provide youth (age 19-30) with international development experience, skills, and knowledge to help better prepare them for future employment, while advancing Canadian development objectives. News Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/06/22/2016_iyip_interns___international_youth_internships_program_.html GHO Admin 2015-06-22T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/05/06/call_for_applications__mcgill_steinberg_global_health_postdoctoral_fellowships.html Application Deadline: June 30, 2015. Award Value: $50,000. Open to current or entering postdoctoral fellows from any global health related discipline. News Wed, 06 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/05/06/call_for_applications__mcgill_steinberg_global_health_postdoctoral_fellowships.html GHO Admin 2015-05-06T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/volunteer_opportunity__conference_on__re_building_inclusive_societies.html June 22-24, 2015. Location: Mount Saint Vincent University and Dalhousie University. Student volunteers are wanted for an upcoming conference on (Re)Building Inclusive Societies: Critical Reflections in Disability and Global Development. News Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/volunteer_opportunity__conference_on__re_building_inclusive_societies.html GHO Admin 2015-04-13T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/free_webinar__how_to_best_prepare_for_a_career_in_global_health.html Free Webinar. April 16, 2015 @ 4-5pmEST. Learn from leading experts about how to best prepare for a successful career in global health. Learn about the diversity of skills and expertise needed within the broad field of global health, as well as suggested preparations in academics, field experiences, internships, and jobs. News Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/free_webinar__how_to_best_prepare_for_a_career_in_global_health.html GHO Admin 2015-04-13T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/emerging_lens_cultural_film_festival__through_our_eyes.html April 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2015. Free Admission! Join us for 4 evenings of cultural films across Halifax! Special guest Torrey Russell will discuss his documentary "Broadway In The Hood; Open Doors, Open Dreams." News Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/emerging_lens_cultural_film_festival__through_our_eyes.html GHO Admin 2015-04-13T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/health_policy_____healthy_aging____policy_and_access_to_health_services__the_intersection_of_health_equity_and_socio_political_location_on_health_outcomes_of_diverse_older_migrant_populations.html April 15, 2015 @ 12:00-1:00pm. EUCE, Dalhousie University, 1376 LeMarchant Street.The focus of this project is to interrogate the ways in which retirement-related migration patterns among diverse older populations are negotiated and informed by health policies. News Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2015/04/13/health_policy_____healthy_aging____policy_and_access_to_health_services__the_intersection_of_health_equity_and_socio_political_location_on_health_outcomes_of_diverse_older_migrant_populations.html GHO Admin 2015-04-13T15:00:00Z